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Jaguars beat Saints 24-20; Lawrence trends to play Friday

8/18/2026

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Jaguars beat Saints 24-20 at Caesars Superdome without starters.
Coach Liam Coen said Trevor Lawrence and starters are trending toward playing Friday versus the Panthers.
Coen noted the team needs work after the Saints joint practice before Lawrence can snap Friday.
Lawrence ended 2025 with 4,007 passing yards, 29 passing TDs, 359 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs, putting Jacksonville in position to claim its first straight AFC South title.

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Jaguars beat Saints 24-20 at Caesars Superdome without starters.
Coach Liam Coen said Trevor Lawrence and starters are trending toward playing Friday versus the Panthers.
Coen noted the team needs work after the Saints joint practice before Lawrence can snap Friday.
Lawrence ended 2025 with 4,007 passing yards, 29 passing TDs, 359 rushing yards and nine rushing TDs, putting Jacksonville in position to claim its first straight AFC South title.